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 Definitions of faustian  [ˈfaʊ sti ən]  

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Definition of 'faustian' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) Faustian
of, pertaining to, or typical of Faust.

2.  Faustian
sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain.
Definition of 'faustian' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) Faustian
pertaining to or resembling or befitting Faust or Faustus especially in insatiably striving for worldly knowledge and power even at the price of spiritual values
"a Faustian pact with the Devil"

'faustian' - Nearby Entries  

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